Tess is a young woman living an amazing life, only she doesn’t know how amazing it is. Plagued with self-doubt, low self-esteem, major insecurities, and multiple phobias, she goes through life living in a self-induced hell.

When her father dies from a tragic accident she experiences loss, but mistakes it for abandonment. She falls into the arms of men, attempting to find love, marrying multiple times – each man exactly like her father.

Just when Tess thinks that her life can’t get any lower, she is hit with a string of personal adversities, each worse than the one before it. She feels lost, alone, and desperate to end it all at her own hand.

Feeling like an amateur boxer in the ring with Life, she is no match for her opponent. She is intensely unprepared, with poor coping skills. Her tool box is nearly empty except for booze, men, and excuses to remain a victim of circumstance.

• Does Tess have what it takes to pull from deep within the strength and courage to take action to change her life before she kills herself?

• What happens to raise her awareness that if it doesn’t kill you it can only make you stronger?

Miriam L. Jacobs

In 2007, the inspirational poet released her debut collection of poetry, Trapped in My Pen (Candalyse Publishing). It chronicled the life of an abused woman through a series of beautiful poems and pictures.  Her readers and fans craved much more from the courageous young author who escaped a terrifying life at the hands of her abuser.

Mountain Tops & Lighthouses was released the following year to a delighted fan base. The books were published through Candalyse Publishing and are available on Amazon.com and other online stores.

The third book in the inspirational series is the long-awaited poetic novel, With You, Without You. Fans of Melissa R. Martin are sure to be empowered by the powerful images painted by the poet turned author’s inspiring words.

For women searching for inspirational reading, or if you know someone who is the victim of domestic violence, With You, Without You is a highly recommended read, sure to become a classic.

Susn E. Henry

An eclectic blend of poems, A Song for Me is the debut collection from poet Susan E. Henry.

Prevalent in Henry’s poetry is the theme of nature, but other poems explore romance, relationships, spirituality, and pure whimsy.

The works collected in A Song for Me have been composed over a span of twenty years, and illustrate the range of the poet’s inspirations.

Introduction

I am certain I’m not alone in this. At some point, it has happened to all of us. You live through, or bear witness to, a moment and experience this feeling. A feeling of , “Oh, wow, something amazing is going to happen as a result of this,” and then once it does, with soaring spirit you exclaim, “I knew it!!!”
That moment plays out for me in the following pages. Too many years ago to admit, a fellow classmate shared with me, her poetry; poetry which stirred my soul with how beautifully our own native tongue could be penned; poetry which expressed life with such simplicity and poignancy that it left me with an insatiable thirst for more. I knew at that moment this was something destined to warm and beautify our world.
A touch of color where too often everything is black and white, a calming escape, an excuse to slow down, and look around. A Song for Me is a stirring collection of such poetry, which you could never just sit down to simply read, but sit down to simply feel. Take some time to really soak up some life within these pages.

Take some time, and maybe notice life in a way that you have never noticed it before, or sit back in your chair and sigh in agreement. “Ain’t that the truth.”
—    Dee Mathes

If asked to leave your creature comforts at home and head out on foot from your hometown to the captitol, Washington, DC, could you do it? Would you? You would if you are like Jovan Roseboro: author, mentor, philanthropist, speaker, and activist.

As per the April 2009 Press Release, Jovan, headed out on foot with little more than his cell phone, a couple of tee shirts, and his faith. God certainly had his back each and every step as he took the long, arduous journey from Fayyetville, NC to Washing, DC! As promised, Jovan kept a video journal and updated his family, friends, and followers through Facebook.com and Twitter.com.

His efforts are beyond noteworthy! They are to be applauded and glorified! Jovan has done what most folks would deem impossible. Mr. Roseboro has proven that with strong faith, courage, determination, and a desire to effect change anything is possible and The Only One That Can Stop Me is Me!

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PRESS RELEASE
“LESS THAN 100 MILES AWAY”
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THE MORATORIUM ON SELFISHNESS WALK

Author/Motivational Speaker Jovan Roseboro walks from Fayettesville, NC to Washington, DC in an effort to encourage selflessness amongst Americans.

Fayyetteville, NC – Jovan Roseboro, author and speaker, will begin the “Moratorium on Selfishness” campaign on Thursday April 23, 2009. A walk that is expected to take 15-20 days beginning in Fayettesville, NC and ending in Washington, D.C. While traveling Jovan will be keeping written and audio records of his travel as he encourages people to be more humane to one another. Mr. Roseboro ask that all recipients of this release forward it so that the message is dispersed throughout the region prior to his arrival in the nation’s capital.

Updates on Jovan’s progress and his location from day to day information will be loaded daily to www.changeispossible.bravehost.com. When available video will also be uploaded to http://www.youtube.com/user/JovanRoseboro. Those willing to sacrifice their time and body to the campaign are encouraged to meet Jovan on the road and join him, those who are unable are asked to during the 15-20 period perform a selfless act for a person in need within in your own community. These acts should continue to pay it forward is Jovan’s desire.

A beauty in God’s Hallowed Crown,

Your spirit is a jewel to behold,

A diamond sparkling in the sun,

Very precious in The Lord’s Sight.

An emerald casting a complacent glow,

Illuminating all with your heavenly smile.

Giving serenity to the world,

Needing your beautiful smile.

Garnets are your beauty inside,

Adding iridescence to your family and friends.

A beautiful personality is the ruby,

Flaming love within in your heart for all.

A Beauty In God’s Hallowed Crown,

Making the world happier with your smile,

You have brought the world richness,

Only heaven jewels can supply.

Dorothy E. Scott

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A Beauty In God’s Hallowed Crown

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When I think of you a thousand lightening bolts

Pierce my heart

Touching me to my very core

Rainbows glow brightly on the cloudiest days

Palpitating beats, my heart

Races to remain steady

the skin on my face glows

Out of control

Like iridescent light bulbs

Warming me from within

Oh, when I think of you

Sunflowers replace my pupils,

My eyes shine brighter;

You have stolen my heart!

My body craves attention

That only you can give

Touch me gently, Sweetheart,

Hold me tightly and embrace my soul

Love me tenderly; it’s you I adore!

Your love is like a gentle

Flowing mountain stream

That courses from my

Head to the tips of my toes

Smitten, my love,

Stay with me forever

Permanently holding me,

Never let me go…

When I think of you I am lost in

Love’s haze,

Your sunlight

Radiates every part of my life

You brighten my world brilliantly!

Emanating from my flesh

I am lost in the strength and

Safety of your hugs

When I think of you

Fluttering eyelashes

Brush my tears away

Tears of pleasure,

Tears of passion,

Tears of pure undiluted love!

This is what you do

When I think of you.

Copyright 2009 by Miriam L. Jacobs
All rights reserved

Title- Mountain Tops & Lighthouses
Author- Melissa R. Martin
Retail Price- $13
Bookcover Design- Duane Crockett

Feeling unmotivated to succeed?

Feeling trapped on a roller coaster of ups and downs
and getting nowhere fast?

Author and motivational speaker, Jovan Roseboro,  has been there, too.

In his inspirational book,
The Only One That Can Stop Me is Me,
he shows how you can break those patterns that
have you immobilized, unmotivated, and unsuccessful.

The Only One That Can Stop Me is Me
is available everywhere your favorite  books are sold.

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